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Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple
An ancient Shiva temple in the heritage town of Kallidaikurichi on the south bank of the Thamirabarani, enshrining a swayambhu lingam worshipped as Manendiappar with consort Vadivambikai. Stone inscriptions record renovations by the Madurai Nayak rulers, and the town is dotted with high-gopuram Pandya and Nayak temples.
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseKallidaikurichi
DistrictTirunelveli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple is planned from Kallidaikurichi, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Kallidaikurichi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kallidaikurichi or nearby in Tirunelveli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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240 m · 3 min walk
A roughly 900-year-old Vishnu temple on the Thamirabarani at Kallidaikurichi, dedicated to Adhi Varaha Perumal, the boar incarnation of Vishnu. The composer-saint Muthuswami Dikshitar composed a kriti in praise of this shrine.
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Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple
In Kallidaikurichi, ~6 km from Ambasamudram; Ambasamudram railway station ~6 km, Tirunelveli Junction ~35 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~55 km or Madurai (IXM) ~150 km.
Getting around Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple
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Nearby
What’s near Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple
templeAadhimoola Perumal (Gajendra Varadhar) Temple, Athalanallur 3.6 km · ~9 min by auto · straight line
templeThirupudaimarudur Narumbunathar Temple and Bird Sanctuary 5.2 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
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Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM.
How do I reach Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple?
Base yourself in Kallidaikurichi or nearby in Tirunelveli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi (240 m), Kodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple (1.6 km), Ambasamudram (Thamirabarani ghats) (2.8 km), Aadhimoola Perumal (Gajendra Varadhar) Temple, Athalanallur (3.6 km).
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